Maha Shivratri The Auspicious Night Of Lord Shiva

Maha Shivaratri is a famous Hindu festival celebrated each year in reverence of Lord Shiva. In 2018 Shivaratri would be celebrated on 14th February. Mahashivaratri Festival is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun. Know The reason why Maha Shivratri Is Celebrated. Devotees observe fast all through the day and night of Shivaratri in honor of Lord Shiva and pay a visit to Shiva temples. Ritual bath of Shiva Lingam with milk, water, honey etc is also performed by the devotees as a part of the Maha Shivratri tradition. This is a festival celebrated all over India. This day is considered to be extremely auspicious and people who observe the Maha fasting on this day are said to get free of all their sins.

The planetary positions on the night of Shivaratri are such that they can enormously benefit your spiritual and physical wellbeing when certain procedures are followed. The major festival marks overcoming darkness and ignorance in life, and as such, it is observed by remembering Shiva, chanting prayers and practicing yoga, fasting and contemplating ethics and virtues of honesty, restraint, and forgiveness.

Auspicious time for Maha Shivaratri

Nishita Kaal Puja Time = 24:09+ to 25:01+

Duration = 0 Hours 51 Mins

On 14th, Maha Shivaratri Parana Time = 07:04 to 15:20

To know in detail about the Prahara Time and Chaturdashi Tithi read Maha Shivratri In Detail Muhurat

Lord Shiva – The most complex of Hindu deities and one of the most powerful is known by different names — Mahadeva, Mahayogi, Pashupati, Nataraja, Bhairava, Vishwanath, Bhava, Bhole Nath and many more. He is the ultimate God with an extraordinary love for his devotees can grant anything you desire for. Chanting his mantras will enable you to have power from within; the powers which are still unexplored and untouched. Below are certain Mantras you should chant on the day of Maha Shivaratri.

Shiva Moola Mantra

Om Namah Shivaya॥

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्

उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam

Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat॥

Significance of the most powerful Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Maha Mrityunjaya on being recited properly has the capacity to rejuvenate, bestow health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity and contentment in one’s life. It is believed that chanting of Shiva Mantra generates divine vibrations that ward off all the negative and evil forces and creates a powerful protective shield. This Mantra creates positive vibrations around you, hence keeping unwanted situations apart. It is also said to have a strong healing power and can cure even serious diseases. Many believe Maha Mrityunjay Mantra to be a mantra that can conquer death and connect human beings to their own inner divinity.

You should also follow Pradosh Vrath Katha and Vidhi, which is considered to be the happiest day for Lord Shiva and comes every month. Read more to click.. Maha Shivratri – The Auspicious Night Of Lord Shiva